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College Physics
Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille, and John Hughes
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12th Edition
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, TABLE OF CONTENTS
College Physics (12th Edition)
Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille, and John Hughes

Topic 1 Units, Trigonometry, and Vectors
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Topic 2 Motion in One Dimension
Topic 3 Motion in Two Dimensions
Topic 4 Newton’s Laws of Motion
Topic 5 Energy
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Topic 6 Momentum, Impulse, and Collisions
Topic 7 Rotational Motion and Gravitation
Topic 8 Rotational Equilibrium and Dynamics
Topic 9 Fluids and Solids
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Topic 10 Thermodynamics
Topic 11 Energy in Thermal Processes
Topic 12 The Laws of Thermodynamics
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Topic 13 Vibrations and Waves
Topic 14 Sound
Topic 15 Electric Forces and Fields
Topic 16 Electrical Energy and Capacitance
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Topic 17 Current and Resistance
Topic 18 Direct-Current Circuits
Topic 19 Magnetism
Topic 20 Induced Voltages and Inductance
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Topic 21 Alternating-Current Circuits and Electromagnetic Waves
Topic 22 Reflection and Refraction of Light
Topic 23 Mirrors and Lenses
Topic 24 Wave Optics
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Topic 25 Optical Instruments
Topic 26 Relativity
Topic 27 Quantum Physics
Topic 28 Atomic Physics
Topic 29 Nuclear Physics
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Topic 30 Nuclear Energy and Elementary Particles
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,Chapter 01
1. Since 1983 the standard meter has been defined in terms of which of the following?
a. specific alloy bar housed at Sevres, France
b. wavelength of light emitted by krypton-86
c. distance from the Earth's equator to the North Pole
d. the distance light travels in a certain fraction of a second
e. None of the above
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ANSWER: d
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DIFFICULTY: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
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HAS VARIABLES: False
TOPICS: 1.1 Standards of Measurement
DATE CREATED: 10/30/2023 2:07 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 10/30/2023 2:08 AM
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2. Since 1967 the standard definition for the second has been based on which of the following?
a. characteristic frequency of the cesium-133 atom
b. average solar day
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c. sidereal day
d. Greenwich Civil Time
e. None of the above
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ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
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HAS VARIABLES: False
TOPICS: 1.1 Standards of Measurement
DATE CREATED: 10/30/2023 2:08 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 10/30/2023 2:09 AM
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3. In mechanics, physicists use three basic quantities to derive additional quantities. Mass is one of the three quantities.
What are the other two?
a. length and force
b. power and force
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c. length and time
d. force and time
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
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DIFFICULTY: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
TOPICS: 1.1 Standards of Measurement
DATE CREATED: 11/1/2023 2:11 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/1/2023 2:12 AM
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4. The prefixes which are abbreviated f, d, and T represent which of the following?
a. 10–30, 10–2, and 1024
b. 10–15, 102, and 1024
c. 10–15, 10–1, and 1012
d. 10–13, 102, and 1024
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e. 10–30, 10–1, and 10–2
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
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DIFFICULTY: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
TOPICS: 1.1 Standards of Measurement
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DATE CREATED: 11/1/2023 2:13 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/1/2023 2:18 AM

5. In 1983 the standard meter was redefined to what it is currently. What was the previous definition from 1960 based on?
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a. specific alloy bar housed at Sevres, France
b. wavelength of light emitted by certain krypton atoms
c. distance from the Earth’s equator to the North Pole
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d. the distance light travels in a certain fraction of a second
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: 1
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QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
TOPICS: 1.1 Standards of Measurement
DATE CREATED: 11/1/2023 2:18 AM
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DATE MODIFIED: 11/1/2023 2:19 AM

6. The ratio T/m of the prefixes M and m has what value?
a. 1016
b. 1014
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c. 1015
d. 1017
ANSWER: c
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POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: 2
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
TOPICS: 1.1 Standards of Measurement
DATE CREATED: 11/1/2023 2:19 AM
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